What is standard carrier alpha code in SAP SRD-SCM-WME - SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: standard carrier alpha code

• Component: SRD-SCM-WME

• Component Name: SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution

• Description: A unique two-to-four-letter code used to identify freight forwarders. The Standard Carrier Alpha Codes are published by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc., in the Directory of Standard Carrier Alpha Codes SCAC. The Standard Carrier Alpha Code is the recognized transportation company identification code used in the American National Standards Institute ANSI Accredited Standards Committee ASC X12 and United Nations EDIFACT approved electronic data interchange EDI transaction sets.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two-to-four letter code used to identify transportation companies. It is used by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to identify freight carriers in computer systems and shipping documents. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The SCAC code is used in the SAP SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution (SRD-SCM-WME) component to identify carriers in the system. This code is used to track shipments, manage freight costs, and ensure that goods are delivered on time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a SCAC code into the SAP system, make sure that it is entered correctly. Incorrectly entered codes can lead to delays in shipments and incorrect freight costs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SCAC code is part of the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) standard, which is used for exchanging business documents between companies electronically. The EDI standard also includes other codes such as the GS1 Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and the Harmonized System Code (HS Code).